May 2013 - Industry Today - Leader in Manufacturing & Industry News

Magazine Issue May 2013

Wanted National Manufacturing Strategy

Metso

Rock, Paper, Success!

Present in more than 50 countries and in business for more 50 years, Metso Brasil has been playing a winning hand in Brazil, where the need for infrastructure and resources provide ideal conditions. Reuben Ford focuses on its power and…

Wall Colmonoy

Rising to New Levels

How does Wall Colmonoy uplift itself? – by upholding its 75-year tradition of innovation and excellence.

Cocelpa Embalagem

How is Cocelpa Bagging More Customers?

This leading kraft paper manufacturer invests in paper bags to increase productivity and market share. Reuben Ford wraps up an intuitive approach.

Ontario Drive & Gear

How Does Ontario Drive & Gear Tackle Tough Terrain?

Ontario Drive & Gear (ODG) not only produces personal utility vehicles that can handle the most demanding terrains on the planet but the extremes of the moon’s harsh environment as well. Lorie Greenspan looks into the company’s ingenuity on land…

Pitangueiras Açúcar e Álcool Ltda.

How is Pitangueiras Boosting Energy?

One of Brazil’s leading sugar producers focuses on efficiency. Reuben Ford finds out how investing in zero waste pushes up performance figures.

Canadian Tool & Die Ltd.

What Could an Equipment Manufacturer Accomplish in Six Decades?

Much – just look at the example of Canadian Tool & Die, which has been described as a manufacturer for manufacturing companies. Founded in 1947, this company has diversified, innovated, integrated, implemented, and gone international – all the while building…

Bandit Industries Inc.

Chipping Away at the Competition

Three-decades old and celebrating its 30th anniversary, Bandit Industries Inc. is a leading manufacturer of wood chippers, stump grinders, and other wood processing equipment. The founder loved the raccoon imagery that forms the company logo. But there’s nothing cute about…

Cecrisa

How Does Cecrisa Make Your Rooms Standout?

Cecrisa S.A. of Brazil manufactures a tough and aesthetically dynamic line of porcelain and ceramic tiles for indoors and outdoors. Lorie Greenspan takes a tour of the company’s factories to find out how resilience, quality and design converge to produce…

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